The Future of Education in Texas: Changes and Controversies

Several Republican-led efforts across the US seek to weaken or eliminate tenure protections for college and university faculty members, including bills in Texas and Louisiana and a law in Florida requiring post-tenure reviews. Proponents argue that tenure reforms will improve the student experience and allow for more freedom of expression, but academics say they will do the reverse, dampening state colleges’ competitive edge and chilling speech in classrooms at a time when tenure is already becoming less common.